Since its major Pet Update in 2024, Work at a Pizza Place has introduced a surprisingly deep and emotionally engaging pet system. These adorable companions aren’t just for show—they grow, evolve, gain special powers, and even boost your job performance in meaningful ways.
From hatching eggs to unlocking hidden abilities, there’s a lot to explore when it comes to pets in Work at a Pizza Place. Whether you’re a veteran pizza flipper or just getting started, this complete guide will walk you through every major detail about pets: how they work, how to care for them, how they affect gameplay, and what to do if—gulp—they die.
🐣 Getting Started with Pets
Pets were added to the game in late 2023 and fully expanded upon in 2024. To get a pet, head over to the Pet Shop, where you can purchase an egg for 2,000 coins. Some players also received free pets when first joining after the update.
🥚 Hatching Your Pet
After purchasing an egg, you’ll need to interact with it—feeding, working, and playing to gain XP until it hatches. Once hatched, your pet will randomly be assigned one of several types (cat, dog, bunny, hamster, mouse, etc.) and begin its life journey alongside you.
🧬 Pet Growth, XP & Leveling
Pets level up as you work with them and care for them. Here’s how XP is earned:
| Action | XP Gained |
|---|---|
| Feed (Hungry) | +60 (Non-Fav) / +90 (Fav) |
| Feed (Not Hungry) | +30 / +45 |
| Pet or Play with | +20 |
| Cure Sickness | +40 |
| Cashier Job | +2 per order |
| Cook, Box, Deliver Pizza | +2 per task |
| Supply Job | +1 per box supplied |
🧪 Level Milestones
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Pet hatches, wears hats, shows type and mood |
| Level 3–10 | Shows favorite pizza, gains petting/fetch abilities, reveals personality |
| Level 10–20 | Pet becomes a teen, eye color appears, learns “Stay” action |
| Level 20–30 | Pet becomes adult, ability upgrade tier II |
| Level 30–40 | Final ability upgrade (tier III) |
| Level 40+ | Currently unknown (future updates expected) |
⚡ Pet Abilities & Boosts
Each pet unlocks a job-related ability that improves your efficiency. There are multiple tiers, and each tier significantly enhances your role:
🌟 Quick Cashier
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Tier I: Orders received 20% faster
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Tier II: 30% faster
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Tier III: 70% faster
🌟 Quick Oven
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Tier I: Pizzas cook 15% faster
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Tier II: 50% faster
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Tier III: 80% faster
🌟 Quick Delivery
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Tier I: Cutscene 10% shorter
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Tier II: 30% shorter
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Tier III: 60% shorter
🌟 Fast Truck
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Tier I: Truck moves 10% faster
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Tier II: 30% faster
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Tier III: 70% faster
🧠 Note: Each pet can only unlock ONE ability. This ability is determined randomly as your pet levels up between level 2–10.
😸 Pet Personalities & Types
Pets also have unique personalities and types that add a layer of charm and behavior variation. Some pets may be playful, lazy, hyperactive, or calm. These don’t impact gameplay directly but influence how your pet interacts with you and others.
🐾 Known Pet Types
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Pet Cat
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Pet Brown Cat
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Pet Dog
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Pet Bunny
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Pet Mouse
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Pet Hamster
🧼 Happiness & Mood System
Your pet’s happiness bar is crucial. It affects mood and health—and if it gets too low, your pet can die.
| Mood | Emoji | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joyful | 🥰 | 100% |
| Very Happy | ☺️ | 75–99% |
| Happy | 🙂 | ~60% |
| Bored | 😐 | ~60% |
| Sad | 🙁 | ~50% |
| Very Sad | 😢 | ~25% |
| Miserable | ??? | Critical |
Throwing your pet will lower its happiness rapidly and can cause death. Pets also lose mood over time, especially when sick. Use food, petting, and play to restore happiness.
☠️ Pet Death & Revival
If your pet’s happiness bar depletes entirely, it will die and be removed from your inventory. But there’s hope—Mulberry, located on Rock Island, can revive pets up to four times, each at increasing cost.
| Revival # | Cost (Coins) | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 | Normal revival |
| 2 | 300,000 | Adds rare fog aura (purple or orange depending on time of day) |
| 3 | 1,000,000 | Pet’s eyes become void violet/orange; vortex visuals appear |
| 4 | 1,200,000 | Pet becomes immortal; hypervoid black eyes, no longer able to die |
👀 Eye Colors & Visual Evolutions
As pets level and revive, their appearance becomes more supernatural. High-level and revived pets will show:
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Glowing eyes (purple, orange, hypervoid black)
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Vortex animations
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Colored fogs around them (rare)
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Unique eye styles based on revival time (day or night)
📸 Gallery & Special Mentions
Notable pets include:
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Beta Pet (pre-11/8/2023) – Legacy species before full update
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Revived Pets – Rare and visually distinct
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Mystery species during baby/teen stages before species reveal
🎉 Final Thoughts
The pet system in Work at a Pizza Place isn’t just a cosmetic feature—it adds an entirely new layer of progression, personalization, and even emotional connection. From hatching an egg to achieving full immortality through costly revivals, your pet can grow into a powerful partner and visual showpiece.
Whether you want faster cash, quicker deliveries, or just a cute bunny with glowing purple eyes, your pizza shop pet is an invaluable companion in your cheesy adventures.
